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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,268.36, 395,042.82 and 158,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,268.36, 395,042.82 and 158,940.68 is: 219,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,268.36 : 395,042.82 = 158,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,268.36/395,042.82 = 158,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,268.36x = 395,042.82 × 158,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,268.36x = 62,788,374,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788,374,439.92/286,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,333.96

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